Sold for:
$6,600
$6,600
E. James, Possibly Edwin W. James (Massachusetts, 19th Century) The Schooner Mary Baker, Capn. R. Thompson in the Gale of 23 Augt. 1873. -200 Miles N.W. of Bermuda Time 10 P.M. [Fireballs]. Signed and dated "1873" l.l., titled below and on engraved brass plaque. Watercolor on paper, 11 3/4 x 18 1/4 in., in a later molded giltwood frame. Condition: Spot-glued to paperboard, scattered light abrasions. Provenance: A prominent Cincinnati, Ohio, collector. The paper glued to paperboard was likely executed at the time of original framing as the original inscription is on a piece of paper applied to the backing paperboard just under the work.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-28
